Meet 7 Visionary Leaders Behind India's Most Successful Businesses

7 Visionary Leaders Behind India's Most Successful Businesses by priyanka roshan | july 2, 2024

Ghanshyam Das Birla Aditya Birla Group (Founded in 1857)

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Jamsetji Tata Tata Group (Founded in 1868)

[{"selector":"#anim-58bb593c-1285-4d1a-8003-7ac715ec5a11 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-8.250411667842869%, 0, 0) translate(4.128440366972475%, 4.128439810278862%) scale(0.9174311926605505)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Jamsetji Tata laid India's industrial foundation in steel, hospitality, and aviation, embodying ethical business and social responsibility. (Image: Tata)

M.H. Hasham Premji Wipro (Founded in 1945)

[{"selector":"#anim-de80663a-8288-4286-afff-168a4e01973b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] His vision laid the groundwork for Wipro's growth into a prominent IT services provider. (Image: X/@RishadPremji)

Verghese Kurien Amul (Founded in 1946)

[{"selector":"#anim-52ccedc3-4f31-4b62-98a9-4f30153b03b3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-4.95495495495496%, 0, 0) translate(4.954954954954954%, 1.9707209940523096%) scale(0.9009009009009009)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Verghese Kurien, Father of the White Revolution, transformed India's dairy industry with Amul, empowering farmers. (Image: Amul)

Dhirubhai Ambani Reliance Industries (Founded in 1966)

[{"selector":"#anim-cd088267-7e98-4927-8d66-eb9dce148c0c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] He revolutionized India's capital markets and expanded into petrochemicals, telecom, and retail, shaping the corporate landscape. (Image: RIL)

Shiv Nadar HCL Technologies (Founded in 1976)

[{"selector":"#anim-8932c010-343e-4f2d-a3c9-d4a2f2b60321 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Shiv Nadar pioneered India's IT industry, boosting exports and technological advancements. (Image: PTI)

Narayana Murthy Infosys (Founded in 1981)

[{"selector":"#anim-dcc05f9e-0808-4747-92fd-e30644b50af4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Narayana Murthy, Infosys co-founder, pioneered India's IT services with a focus on innovation and global competitiveness. (Image: PTI)